Next-Generation Curcumin-Based NK3 Receptor Antagonists for Personalized Neurokinin-3 Mediated Disorder Treatment

Publication ID: 24-11857594_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Curcumin-Based NK3 Receptor Antagonists for Personalized Neurokinin-3 Mediated Disorder Treatment,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857594_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857594_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,594.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept envisions a paradigm shift in NK3 receptor antagonism by leveraging cutting-edge formulations, wearable devices, and biomarker analysis to provide personalized, controlled-release, and targeted treatments for neurokinin-3 mediated disorders.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a combination composition of curcumin, green tea extract, and phycocyanin for NK3 receptor antagonism. However, this composition has limitations in terms of release kinetics, bioavailability, and personalized dosing. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing novel formulations, wearable devices, and biomarker analysis to provide a more effective and targeted treatment approach.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises four key components: 1) a controlled-release curcumin formulation for oral administration, 2) a wearable device for monitoring neurokinin-3 receptor activity, 3) a curcumin-based pharmaceutical composition for transdermal administration, and 4) a biomarker analysis method for predicting treatment efficacy. The controlled-release formulation utilizes a pH-dependent release modifier to delay curcumin release until it reaches the small intestine, ensuring optimal bioavailability. The wearable device monitors neurokinin-3 receptor activity and triggers the release of a customized dose of curcumin from a dispenser. The transdermal composition employs a curcumin-loaded microemulsion and a permeation enhancer to increase curcumin flux across the skin. The biomarker analysis method involves analyzing a biomarker profile comprising neurokinin-B, substance P, and calcitonin gene-related peptide to predict treatment efficacy.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel combination of controlled-release formulations, wearable devices, and biomarker analysis, which are not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these components to provide a personalized, targeted, and effective treatment approach for neurokinin-3 mediated disorders.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different formulations, such as nanoparticles or liposomes, or the integration of artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize treatment dosing and timing. Variations could also include the use of different biomarkers or the development of implantable devices for continuous curcumin release.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the treatment of neurokinin-3 mediated disorders, such as migraines, depression, and anxiety. The market for NK3 receptor antagonists is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and this inventive concept is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K36/9066
A A61 A61K31/26
A A61 A61K36/82
A A61 A61P15/12

Field of Art

Pharmaceutical compositions, drug delivery systems, and neurokinin receptor antagonist treatments, with expertise in natural product-based therapeutics, controlled release formulations, and personalized medicine approaches

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A pharmaceutical scientist or biomedical engineer with advanced degrees, experience in drug delivery technologies, knowledge of receptor pharmacology, and familiarity with natural compound formulation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD represents predictable extensions of the source patent's curcumin-based NK3 receptor antagonist approach, utilizing known pharmaceutical engineering techniques to enhance drug delivery, monitoring, and personalization of treatment. The variations demonstrate standard optimization strategies common in pharmaceutical research, including controlled release mechanisms, targeted delivery methods, and biomarker-guided treatment approaches. These modifications represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance the therapeutic utility of the original curcumin composition.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Curcumin composition for NK3 receptor antagonism
PTD Variation
Controlled-release oral formulation with pH-dependent release modifier
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying drug release profiles is a standard pharmaceutical engineering technique, with predictable methods for improving bioavailability and absorption through well-known excipient and formulation strategies
Source Patent Element
Combination of natural compound compositions
PTD Variation
Wearable device for monitoring and customizing NK3 receptor antagonist delivery
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalized medicine approaches combining diagnostic monitoring with targeted drug delivery represent a predictable evolution in treatment technologies, utilizing known sensor and drug dispensing techniques
Source Patent Element
Curcumin-based therapeutic composition
PTD Variation
Transdermal microemulsion formulation with permeation enhancer
Obviousness Reasoning
Alternative drug delivery routes are well-established in pharmaceutical research, with microemulsion and permeation enhancement techniques being standard approaches for improving compound absorption
Source Patent Element
NK3 receptor antagonist composition
PTD Variation
Biomarker analysis method for predicting treatment efficacy
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing predictive biomarker profiles is a standard approach in personalized medicine, representing a logical extension of understanding receptor-based therapeutic mechanisms
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857594 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious, as they represent predictable modifications to existing curcumin-based NK3 receptor antagonist compositions. The PTD demonstrates standard pharmaceutical engineering approaches to enhancing drug delivery, monitoring, and personalization that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize the original therapeutic composition's utility and effectiveness.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,594
TitleCurcumin compositions and methods of use as an NK3 antagonist
Assignee(s)JDS Therapeutics, LLC